Mass. may face $1.5 billion budget shortfall

The shortfall would force difficult choices on the new administration of Governor Charlie Baker and the state Legislature.

Eddie Ray Routh was found guilty in the deaths of Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield at a shooting range near Glen Rose, Texas.

Associated Press

Man guilty in deaths of 2, including ?American Sniper? author

Jurors rejected defense arguments that the shooter was insane and suffered from psychosis.

Charges dropped against 2 arrested in Ferguson protest in Boston

The two people, both of Dorchester, did not accept a plea deal and fought charges in court.

In battle over net neutrality, GOP gives up the fight

Republicans said the fight over the regulation of Internet service appears over, with President Obama and Internet activists victorious.

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A new agreement removes language that seemed to bar city employees from criticizing Boston?s Olympic effort.

Nearly 1 million in Mass. affected by Anthem data breach

The health insurer said hackers accessed information including names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth.

Heidi Heitkamp, Democratic Senator from North Dakota, listened as Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet Yellen on Capitol Hill Tuesday.

Elizabeth Warren presses Janet Yellen on Fed?s top lawyer

Warren questioned the Fed chief during a hearing in Washington.

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A house cleaner for Aaron Hernandez testified that his fiancee, Shayanna Jenkins, removed a trash bag the day after Odin Lloyd was killed.

Lottery employee Mike Kelly worked on a machine at MassLottery headquarters, where workers cannibalize broken lottery terminals for parts to repair other terminals.

David L. Ryan/Globe Staff

MassLottery to retire familiar but obsolete terminals

The state is replacing 8,500 lottery terminals in an effort to retain customers who may be tempted by slot machines and table games.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/02/24/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/150224_weather_004a.jpg Up to five inches of snow expected overnight

Eastern Massachusetts could see 2 to 5 inches of snow by morning, and forecasters issued a winter weather advisory from 10 p.m to 7 a.m.

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker was surrounded by reporters Feb. 21.

JEFF JACOBY

Who cares whether Obama is Christian?

The Washington Post?s treatment of the Wis. governor?s answers about the president?s religion is a low standard.

Pedestrians walked past the Forum restaurant.

Forum Bar & Restaurant to close

The owners of the restaurant that was heavily damaged in the Marathon bombings said the building?s landlord was nearly tripling rent.

Burlington, MA 021415 While her car was being serviced, Deborah Nahill (cq) of Andover had a manicure with Michaela Roman (cq) at a nail salon inside the Mercedes Benz dealership in Burlington, Saturday, February 14 2015. (Wendy Maeda/Globe Staff) section: Business slug: 28dealerships reporter: Callum Borchers

The Boston Globe

Luxury car dealers hit the gas on customer perks

Luxury dealers are rolling out lavish perks to create a VIP-like experience to cement the loyalties of buyers for many cars to come.

Fort Myers, FL - 02/24/15 - Red Sox owner John Henry stopped to sign for fans during his visit to Jet Blue Park. Red Sox Spring Training. (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Sports, Reporter: Peter Abraham, Topic: 25Red Sox, LOID: 8.0.2717390732.

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

John Henry touches bases at Red Sox camp

The Red Sox owner addressed the team?s front office structure as well as other topics Tuesday.

In Yoan Moncada, Red Sox essentially paid for a No. 1 pick

The young Cuban is still undergoing his physical, but the Sox appear pleased with their $63 million investment.

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Peruvian chicken fans in East Boston, Somerville, Chelsea

Pollo a la brasa is a meal eaten almost exclusively in restaurants in Peru and in Boston, where four eateries now offer it.

The Big Picture

David L. Ryan/Globe Staff

Wintry woes for the MBTA

A look back at our recent public transit woes, due to an unusually harsh winter.